The Altium Designer software patching system has been further enhanced to make the software update process less disruptive. Improvements to software update patching system Also, a larger array of component values are now imported, making it easier to set up the board for simulation. With this latest update, we’ve continued development and reduced the number of errors generated once imported into Ansoft (object centreline connection issues, and reducing differences between metric and imperial exports). In update 16 we released improvements to this exporter to make it easier to import and simulate in Ansoft products. Text container frames placed on the Schematic have been improved to display and print as the uppermost level, regardless of any electrical drawing primitives that the frame overlays. See the Wiki page for more information or watch the video on this new feature. Via Stitching runs as a post-process using an algorithm that identifies all Fills, Polygons and Power Planes attached to a specified net, then populates free areas of copper with stitching vias to connect the layers using the specified via and stitching pattern. It helps maintain low impedance connections and short return loops through the board structure for developing high-performance, electromagnetically 'quiet' PCBs. Of particular importance for RF and High Speed designs, the brand new Via Stitching feature applies a definable pattern of vias between layers where the copper areas overlap and share the same net. Complete list of Altium Designer updates Update 17: Updated plug-ins from release 10.890.23450 to 10.972.23595ĭate: 21 March 2012 Key highlights Via Stitching

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